Pennsylvania State Senate votes to raise the minimum wage

Nov 22, 2019 | News

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate overwhelmingly passed SB 79, a bill that will gradually increase the state’s minimum wage to $9.50 per hour over the next two years. The bill will now be taken up by the House of Representatives. The bill will be placed into a...

PLCB Issues Advisory Notice on Fermented Fruit Beverages

Nov 1, 2019 | Legal, News

We previously reported on the new category of alcoholic beverage called the “fermented fruit beverage.” These products fall into the category of malt or brewed beverages (as long as the alcoholic content does not exceed 8.5%) and can be sold by distributors in...

Malt or Brewed Beverages Reporting under Act 166 of 2016

Oct 27, 2019 | Legal, News

As most of our members are aware by now, Act 166 of 2016 implemented a new reporting requirement for beer distributors. Section 455 of the Liquor Code now requires any person selling malt or brewed beverages at wholesale, and any person selling at retail malt or...

Update on the House Liquor Control Committee Hearing on HB 1644

Aug 28, 2019 | News

Addi­son, PA: MBDA Third Vice President Arun Patel testifies at a House Liquor Control Committee hearing on HB 1644.With roughly a dozen fellow beer distributors in attendance, MBDA Third Vice President Arun Patel testified to lawmakers on Tuesday about the impact HB...